Senior Accountant - AUS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts monthly and at year-end
• Process supplier bills accurately and on time, including coding, approval and data entry
• Prepare and process supplier and other payments via EFT, BPAY, cheque and credit card
• Manage supplier email inboxes and correspondence, resolving queries and statement discrepancies promptly
• Calculate, track and reconcile supplier rebates and make sure all entitlements are claimed
• Generate and issue accurate customer invoices on time
• Process employee payroll in line with Fair Work and ATO requirements
• Manage superannuation contributions and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, including year-end STP finalisation
• Maintain the general ledger, journals and subsidiary accounts
• Perform supplier, balance sheet and other monthly and ad hoc reconciliations, with full reviews at quarter-end and year-end
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Support the year-end audit
• Prepare and lodge BAS and GST return accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, FBT and other statutory obligations
• Develop and monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Take on additional duties and projects as directed by management

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Part-qualified or fully qualified CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance
• Minimum 2-3 years' accounting experience within an Australian business
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll, superannuation, STP, BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB) and strong Excel skills

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail: takes great care to ensure all work is complete and correct
• Accuracy: produces reliable, error-free financial records, reports and lodgements
• Commitment to deadlines: plans and prioritises work to consistently meet daily, monthly and statutory deadlines
• Self-learning: proactively keeps up to date with changes in accounting standards, tax and payroll legislation and systems
• Integrity & confidentiality: handles sensitive financial and payroll information professionally

Working Opportunities from Home/office on AUS Calendar